established in 1998.

 State Licensed (#DG560277569) , Apple Tree is affiliated with Child Care Concepts and Saginaw Valley Regional 4c.

Child Care Concepts, a resource and referral program for Midland child care centers and homes, developed a level system to provide information on a child care provider's qualifications and experience.  A level 1 indicates that the center/daycare home is currently licensed by the State of Michigan and follows all licensing rules.  Levels 2, 3 and 4 indicate the provider has met the qualifications of the levels previous as well as additional criteria.  Presently, the Apple Tree Preschool & Child Care Program is one of  five providers out of over 200 licensed and registered programs in all of Midland to have attained and maintained a level 5 status!

A level 5 program is the highest level attainable and has met the following criteria:

1.  Currently licensed

2. Attended Child Care Concepts  new provider training

3. Had an 0n-site visit with Child Care Concepts staff

4. Current CPR and First Aid (CPR renewed yearly,First Aid-every two years)

5.  Be Accredited through NAFCC, maintaining  a minimum of thirty hours per year of professional development/child development workshops or conferences

6. Hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Child Development or Elementary Education

The program has been ACCREDITED through the National Association of Family Child Care Providers since June of 2001.

"Ms. Rebecca" holds a Bachelor's degree in Child Development with an emphasis on Preschool Education.  She has directed  both small and large center-based child development programs (infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-agers) from 1987 to 1998.  She has taught preschool classes for more than ten years as well before opening Apple Tree Preschool Program in her home. 

Rebecca frequently presents workshops and classes for Child Care Concepts and Saginaw Valley Regional 4c.  Some of her favorite presentation topics include:  Music and Movement for Young Children,  Providing an Environment Conducive to Positive Behaviors,  Art and Sensory Activities for Young Children,  Child Development Basic Training for New Providers ,  Outside Activities for Children and Creating Parent-Friendly  Policies for  Your Child Care Program.

In addition to a B.A. in Child Development, Rebecca has attended trainings in the following subject areas:

IFSP Training through Early On of Midland

Creative Curriculum

Guidance and Discipline

Disabilities and Special Needs

Philosophies of Head Start

ADA Requirements

Conducting Home Visits

NAFCC Accreditation Training

Classroom Management for the Preschool Teacher

Working Effectively with Parents

Meeting Children's Needs Through Play

Making Meal Time Fun

Administration for the Child Care Setting

Tom Anlas has workshop or class training in the following areas:

SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome

Communication with Young Children

Guiding Young Children's Behavior

Quiet Activities For Young Children

Transitions For Classroom Activities

CPR /First Aid

Positive Behavior Guidance For Preschoolers

Creating A Environment Conducive to Positive Behaviors

Located in a quiet neighborhood near Dow in the Bullock Creek School District, the program serves children county wide.